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Sepang
Specifically built for speed and exciting racing, the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia is one of the
world's best. The 2,300 acre complex which also houses a hotel, shopping center, golf course and other
sports facilities cost around £50m to construct and was built in just 14 months, setting the standard for
race circuits worldwide.
While other F1 tracks measure 15 meters in width, the Sepang F1 Circuit starts
at a minimum of 16 meters and extends to 22 meters at demanding turns. The circuit length is 5.54 km and
has a main straight which is 920meters long allowing sport bike riders to reach speed in excess of 250kph.
The track is built using a specially formulated bitumen compound, which is smooth, grippy and not too
abrasive. This makes it ideal for the hot Malaysian weather and suitable for use all year round. The 500cc
motorcycle lap record is held by Kenny Roberts JR with a time of 2.06 but F1 cars can run 1.30 (that's feckin
fast by the way) There are many hotels close to the circuit. The Pan Pacific offers members exellent rates and
extends a warm welcome to us. Their house band keep us entertained while we swap tall stories in the bar,
safe in the knowlage that our bikes are being look after by the hotel security. For those on a tighter budget
the Concorde affers a more basic accomodation at an attractive rate.
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